In quality planning, the project manager defines and codifies the standards the project will be required to meet to be successful, and how those standards will be achieved and confirmed. Managers ...

Many projects simply don't have enough quality controls or checklists in place to ensure a quality product. Learn which "quality gates" are needed for each phase of your project. John Sinclair sits in ...

Small businesses may be involved in projects that result in the delivery of products to clients and other members of the organization. The quality of the project is important to delivering good ...

How simple, familiar tools like Excel—when used correctly and shared with everyone—can be used to very effectively support continuous improvement. George Husted, director of software and controls, ...

When to use paper checklists, versus digital checklists, depends on circumstances, and the people involved in a task. For example, when multiple people collaborate in processing a job, task, or ...

EVOLUTION: Checklists don’t just prevent mistakes – they create a shared language for teams, making it easier to collaborate, onboard newcomers, and adapt as projects evolve. August 28, 2025 I have ...

Building quality into embedded software doesn’t happen by accident. Quality must be built-in from the beginning. Below is a checklist embedded software developers can use to make sure they kick-off ...